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Important safety information
It is most important that this instruction manual should be retained with the appliance for future ref-
erence. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings
have been provided in the interest of safety . You MUST read them carefully before use or instal-
lation by a qualied person. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John
Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance.
Installation
• Any installation work must be undertaken by a quali-
ed and competent person to the relevant National
Standards.
• This hood must be installed in accordance with the
installation instructions and all measurements must
be adhered to.
• If the cooker hood is installed for use above a gas
appliance then the provision for ventilation must be
in accordance with the Gas Safety Codes of Practice
BS.6172, BS.5440 and BS.6891 (Natural Gas) and
BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994, the Gas Safety (Installation
& Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued
by the Department of the Environment, the Building
standards (Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations is-
sued by the Scottish Development Department.
• The fan motor of this cooker hood incorporates a
cut-out device which will operate if the cooker hood
is installed below the minimum height recommended
under section ‘Clearance Height’, or if the motor be-
comes overheated. If the cut-out device is activated,
switch off the fan motor and allow the cooker hood
to cool. The cut-out device will reset itself when the
fan motor has cooled signicantly.
• It is dangerous to alter the specications or modify
this product in any way.
• When installed between adjoining wall cabinets the
wall cabinets must not overhang the hob.
• If the room where the hood is to be used contains
a fuel burning appliance such as a central heating
boiler then its ue must be of the room sealed or
balanced ue type.
• If other types of ue or appliances are tted ensure
that there is an adequate supply of air to the room.
• The ducting system for this appliance must not be
connected to any existing ventilation system which
is being used for any other purpose.
• Do not install above a cooker with a high level grill.
Child Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging materials away from children.
Use
• This product is for domestic use only.
• Never leave frying pans unattended during use as
over-heated fats and oils might catch re.
• Never do ambé cooking under this cooker hood.
• Do not leave naked ames under the hood.
• This cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant
odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam.
Maintenance and Cleaning
• This appliance can be a hazard if the synthetic paper
and charcoal lters are not replaced as recommended.
Service
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inex-
perienced persons may cause injury or more serious
malfunction. Refer to your local Service Force Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Environmental Information
• After installation please dispose of the packaging with
due regard to safety and the environment.
• The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product should not be treated as
normal household waste. Instead it should be taken
to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.